EDUC 348 - Assessment for Exceptional Learners (3)

An examination of current concepts and issues in special education assessment from screening, pre-referral, eligibility/disability classification, placement, to progress monitoring of evidence-based practices. Also, the course emphasizes knowledge, skill, and practice in observation, standardized norm referenced, curriculum-based, family, and ecological methods of assessment, including those appropriate for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Collection of assessment data and their appropriate application are part of the required field experience. Field Experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 210, 211, 230. See department chair.